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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.37, 1,008.24 and 468.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.37, 1,008.24 and 468.74 is: 647.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.37 : 1,008.24 = 468.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.37/1,008.24 = 468.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.37x = 1,008.24 × 468.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.37x = 472,602.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,602.42/730.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.07

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